Music (Production) Level 3 Extended Diploma
at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college
What the college says
This Level 3 course is designed to further develop the practical skills and theoretical understanding of studio production, live sound and the music business, giving you a working knowledge that can be both applied and developed further. The course has a technical and production-based focus, which prepares you for a career in the music industry. You’ll develop your skills in our fantastic purpose-built studios, under the guidance of our expert staff, all of whom have extensive industry experience, from a range of roles within the music industry. This qualification is the equivalent of up to 168 UCAS Points.Meet your tutors
What you need to get on
A minimum of five GSCEs at grade 4, including English and/or maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress with English and maths, including attendance at the GCSE exams if applicable.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Hereford Campus
Folly Lane, Hereford, HR1 1LS
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hereford
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Manchester · North West · 1 year
- Their version
South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Telford · West Midlands · 1 year
- Their version
Leicester · East Midlands · 1 year
- Their version
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · South East · 72 weeks
- Their version
Newcastle · West Midlands · 34 weeks
- Their version
Halifax · Yorkshire and The Humber · 460 hours